Canberra Launch Marks Australia New Cruiser ILALAS
The message from the King informs that Canberra the second 12 000 ton cruiser was launched safely this afternoon. Lord Stonehaven on behalf of the government and people expresses gratitude for Princess Mary’s participation and official approval of the vessel.
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Melbourne
Canberra
Australia
Stonelaven
Princesa Mary
Stonehaven
Gracies Mranigo
Cayhorra
Princeass Mary
Austriatia
Princess Mary
Baptist Church Plans in Canberra Appeal for £10000
The Rev In A J Baldock launches a 210000 campaign to establish a Baptist Church in Canberra. Plans include a church hall school and lodge on lease land near Rinlake crossroads opposite Telopen Talk school. A Book of Remembrance will record every donor of £1 or more.
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Jtev
A. J. Baldock
Canberra
Bastlake
Anguat
Fostinke
Ile Founders
Funds Raised For Canberra Presbyterian Church Project
The Very Rev John Walker reports £20000 raised by the Canberra Presbyterian Church for a manse church and school hall on Capitol Hill. Plans call for immediate start on the manse with architects handling the project as funds allow. Occupation hoped for by December.
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John Walker
Canberra
Presbyterian Church of
Capitol HM
Ila
Power Station Adds 1500 Kew Turbo Generator Unit
New unit installed at the Ul Mostlake power station doubles capacity under policy to boost electrical use in Canberra homes. The 1500 Kew turbo generator will be completed soon and allow higher output for cooking devices and other loads.
Gold Discovery At Mt Ainslie Camp Roaring Diggers
Canberra reports a secret gold find in a watercourse on Mt Ainslie. Diggers smuggle gold dust here and there by night, bottle samples in pockets, while secrecy and bravado fuel a roaring camp rumor among the gold seekers.
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Mt. Ainslie
Bit
Amnalie
Cain
Duntroon Cadets Praised by the Duke at Parade
The Royal Military College Duntroon cadets impressed the Duke of York during a parade where he presented colors to the Royal Military College of Australia. General Sir Harry received the letter praising the cadets for their smart marching and precise handling, noting the high standard as the honor of the colors is upheld.
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Royal Military College
Pontroon
Duke of York
Genberra
Sir Harry
Channel
Hng
Royal Military College of Australia
Australia
Judicial System for Federal Territory Early Establishment
It is probable a court will be in operation in the Federal Territory before year end. The Federal Capital Commission has liaised with the Attorney General's Department on establishing a complete judicial system. Solicitor General Ely Robert Gaorran visited Canberra and met with commission secretary Mr C A Daley to discuss the matter.
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Federal
Federal Capital Commission
Attorney -General’s Department
Ely Robert Gaorran
Solicitor- Gener
Canberra
Road Signs For Canberra Streets Reflector Devices
The Federal Capital Commission considers novel Canberra street signs with white lettering on black for day use and reflectors for night service. Letters would illuminate from car headlights via annexe miniature reflectors, enhancing sign visibility.
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Canberra
Federal Capital Commission
Ucean
Elky
Street Lighting Progress in Eastlake Shopping Area
A review shows substantial gains in street lighting over the past month with many areas now illuminated at night including Telopea Park and nearby suburbs. Adjacent streets to Eastlake have yet to be lit as plans await permanent lamp standards near Parliament House.
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Telopea Park
Mlandfordia Mo. 5
Bouth “Almalle
Eastlake
Tila
Parliament House
Eastlake Centre Nears Complete with 42 Shops Planned
Eastlake shopping row nearly complete as eight new shops finish and five others near completion. One large store will be opened by Mr Voy with provision for a second storey. four shops on adjoining lease owned by Mr Moy remain to be built. At year end Eastlake expects 42 shops and seven residences with most leases and buildings completed.
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Eastlake
J.ea Voy
Moy
Plang
Eastlike
Memorial Hall Plans Discussed by Canberra FL and L A League
At the Canberra sub branch meeting of the FL and L A League the entertainment question drew support for more varied events and a Memorial Hall worthy of the Federal Capital. A league “smoke concert” was criticized as selfish, a committee to plan entertainment was formed with T Fleming D Keating Braith Waite T McCormack J Jowett and Denholm named, and a sock and dance was proposed for the near future.
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Canberra
L.A
A. E. Jackson
Fc.t
League
Sim Ile
W. G. Wendler
Messrs
T. &. Fleming
D. Keating
Braith- Waite
T. McCormack
J. Jowett
Denholm
Employment decline in May at Federal Central Commission
May saw a drop in total workers from 2813 at end-April to 2438 by end-May due to the completion of large city projects. Of the May total 1687 were in the Engineer's Department, 428 in Building, 219 in the Lands, and 254 in the Commissariat. Laborers were 1200, carpenters 9, builders 7, and bricklayers 54. Accommodation covered cottages 508 employees and barracks 775, including 227 contractor workers across Molonglo Hills, Caplini Hill, Mount Alasieil, and others. tent camps housed 817 men across multiple camps.
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Federal Central Commission
Engineer's
Tuilding
Landa
Commissariat Department
Bubldere
WI Sre
Commission
Molangoahis
Caplini Hill
Mount Alasieil
Acton Survey
Mugea Quarry
Orlekworks
White City
Russell Wi
Titherbourne
White City Horse Camp
No. 1
Red Hill
Rea Hill Horse
Guifall
Northbourne
Puntidon
Cyclone Hits Gelderland. 30 Dead and 300 Injured
London dispatch reports a powerful cyclone sweeping Gelderland province killing 30 and wounding 300. Royal notes and other global items follow including crime, gold shipment, and royal broadcasts from Sydney and Johannesburg.
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London
Mdland
Gelderland
Kiling
City Avenues to Undergo Interlake and Brisbane Road Upgrades
Plans to widen Interlake Avenue and alter Brisbane Avenue are under way to ease traffic near the railway station. The eastern roadway will become a double carriageway, with earthworks and a bridge approach underway. The western road will be rebuilt as a permanent route, linking to National Circuit via a southern Brisbane Avenue carriageway.
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Crcek
Brisbane Avenue
Taterlake Avenue
Transfer of Australian officers to Canberra scheduled this year
Melbourne reports a planned transfer of Commonwealth officers to Canberra by year end. September dates list moves for the Secretariat and various departments including Home and Territories, Works and Railways, Markets and Migration, Public Service Board, Health, and more. August transfers include the Prime Minister and Attorney General.
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Melbourne
McMarr
Home and Territories
Canberra
Mélbourne
Ganherra
PALG
Omer
Officers to Leave Canberra in Late 1940s Schedule
Treasury notes and official estimates project that by September 166 officers will be at Canberra. After September 19, to year end, 200 more officers will go to Canberra, bringing the total to 366.
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Canberra
Picture for the Queen by Miss Annie Carr Accepted
London artist Miss Annie Carr’s work Picture for the Queen has been accepted by the Queen after she admired it during a Royal Amateur Art Exhibition visit. The piece, not for sale, was owned by Mrs. Arthur McDonald who offered it for display at the event.
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Missy Annie Carr
London
Royal Amateur Art Exhibition
Arthur McDonald
Melbourne Keeps Capital Status Until Move to Canberra
The report notes a temporary difference between the Federal Capital and the seat of government. Canberra is the federal capital but Parliament sits in Melbourne until the government moves to the new capital. Prime Minister Bruce clarifies letters and official correspondence should be directed to Melbourne for now.
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Melbourne
Canberra
Commonwealth
Bruce
Minis
Timber Cottage New Subdivision at North Ainslie
The report outlines a new subdivision at North Ainslie adjoining the existing Chorta Avenue area. It specifies weatherboard cottages, with many dockworks by the Federal Capital Commission, and allotments to be made available to the public. Building at Westridge near the School Forestry has begun with two cottages nearing completion.
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North Ainslin
Artful Lake Excavation Near Parliament Grounds
The completed excavation of a decorative artificial lake in front of Parliament is to begin looms of early date. The rectangular basin lies between Parliament House and its main axis, measuring about 460 feet long and 400 feet wide with an estimated depth of eighteen inches.
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Parliament
Parliament House
Canberra Weather Records Report Monthly Rain Totals
Metrological notes for Canberra show daily figures with maximum and minimum temps and rainfall. June values include 2 and 6 points noted over two days, with points summarized for January to April totals and a yearly total.
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Canberra
Eric
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